Communications Publications Design Specialist

Communications Publications Design Specialist Working under the direction of the Director of Communications and Marketing, the Design Specialist will be responsible for designing and producing an extensive variety of print materials, web-based communications, and promotional items for the College. Responsibilities Creates visually appealing, engaging, and responsive web and print designs and templates. Participates in designing landing pages for marketing and advertising campaigns. Collaborates with Director of Communications, web page developer, college relations manager, enrollment manager and departments to implement responsive, Interactive, and accessible designs. Conducts usability testing and gathers feedback to iterate and improve designs. Approves and/or corrects York College/CUNY branding and logos used by external vendors and college departments before going into production. Ensures all designs are consistent with the University’s and York College’s branding guidelines and enhances the overall user experience. Works with project managers and college print shop to assess project scope and client needs. Coordinates production activities with internal and external personnel. Supports the online components of the Communications and Marketing department, encompassing the social media, electronic communications, and multimedia areas. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and four years’ related experience required. CUNY Title Overview Works with department and other College administrators to assess departmental publication needs and determine appropriate production and design elements. Participates in planning communications messages, graphic elements, and formats appropriate to client requirements. Manages production schedules and budgets, coordinating production activities with internal and external personnel. Plans and implements online and multimedia communications, coordinating with Information Technology professionals as needed. Supervises staff both creative and production staff; works with College print shop, computer center, and other departments to ensure support of college publication needs. May oversee equipment inventories and coordinate maintenance of specialized equipment and technology. Develops production workflows, policies and standards, and assures adherence to any internal or external communications standards. Performs related duties as assigned. Compensation and Benefits $70,815 - $76,937 – Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off. Staff also benefit from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community. Equal Employment Opportunity York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer. CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and Italian Americans to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr York College of the City University of New York